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Christopher McCandless(1968-1992)

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Christopher McCandless was born on 12 February 1968 in El Segundo, California, USA. He died on 18 August 1992 in Stampede Trail, Alaska, USA.
BornFebruary 12, 1968
DiedAugust 18, 1992(24)
BornFebruary 12, 1968
DiedAugust 18, 1992(24)
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  • Emile Hirsch in Into the Wild (2007)
    Into the Wild
    8.0
    • in memory of (as Christopher Johnson McCandless)
    • 2007

Archive Footage

  • Deborah Roberts and David Muir in 20/20 (1978)
    20/20
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Self - Hiker (archive footage, segment "The Wild Truth", as Christopher Johnson McCandless)
    • 2015
  • The Magic of the Wild (2013)
    The Magic of the Wild
    TV Mini Series
    • Self (archive footage, uncredited)
    • 2013

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Christopher Johnson McCandless
  • Born
    • February 12, 1968
    • El Segundo, California, USA
  • Died
    • August 18, 1992
    • Stampede Trail, Alaska, USA(starvation)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Portrayal

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    He was cremated and his ashes were carried in a backpack by his sister Carine McCandless, who delivered her brother's remains from Alaska to the east coast by plane on September 19, 1992.

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